Your City, Answered

Is there lead in your water pipes?


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Spoiler alert: we haven't found a lead service line in the Raleigh Water system. So, why did residents recently receive a long, scary-looking letter about lead water lines? In this episode of Your City, Answered, Raleigh Water Assistant Director Ed Buchan explains:

  • What the EPA requires and why you may have received a letter
  • How older homes with lead solder could pose a risk
  • Free lead testing offered by Raleigh Water
  • The City’s plan to replace galvanized service lines at no cost to you
  • Simple tips to reduce exposure

Resources & Links:

  • https://raleighnc.gov/services/water-and-sewer/lead-and-your-drinking-water
  • https://www.epa.gov/sdwa
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